Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 29 HWY
Horsepower
205
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Micki C
2005 Buick LeSabre great car
I get Great gas mileage for nice sized car that is close to luxury. I've never had any major problems with the car.
accountCircle Brenda H
It has been a good car for many years and still runs fairly well
Like the size, the brand, and the model. Love Buick's , but I have over 200,000 miles on this one and having problems with it now
accountCircle Jill I
This car is so nice I feel as if I am entering a luxurious hotel suite!
My Lesabre is leather interior, all power locks, windows,cruise control, air conditioning and radio button on the steering wheel. It has a anti-theft system for not only the car but the radio as well! I really enjoy driving this car, it rides nice and smooth, had excellent pickup and fantastic breaks. There is a great sound system in the car, which makes driving all the more pleasurable. The only thing I would say about it is that it is kind of larger than what I am used to. I feel safe being in this car and highly recommended it to anyone who enjoys a comfortable ride in a safe car. I had a near fatal car accident in 2013 with a smaller vehicle, so for me safety was a very important selling point.
accountCircle Roy S
Very reliable with minimal mechanical problems and issues.
This vehicle is very reliable. Very roomy and nice ride. Easy to work on.
accountCircle Luis Z
My Buick runs great, very happy and content with it.
I really love my Buick lesabre custom 2005. It had 115 thousand when I bought it, but had some trouble, but easily fixed by a mechanic, once fixed it runs great, it is very comfortable to drive, lots of bells and whistles, I always had a small car, but I love the big car feel, it is like you have more car on the road, type of feel, very happy with my used Buick lesabre custom.
accountCircle Laurie P
Strong engines. Very comfortable. Reliable. Big trunk.
I like that it is so comfortable. I dislike the bulky body/exterior
accountCircle Mary B
It's a great vehicle and I would recommend Buick to anyone
I LOVE my car. I feel safe when driving. It is very comfortable and easy to drive. There is nothing I dislike about my car except I wish it got better gas mileage in town traffic.
accountCircle Rondee B
It has a lot of room. It is great on gas and reliable
I like the room inside it. I like the gas mileage I get. I don't like how some of the features have went out.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Chris O
It does not get good gas mileage.
There is always something the needs to be repaired or replaced it gets rusty easily and the air conditioning does not work very well.
accountCircle Charles Etta C
It's an ok car like I said I am putting out positive energy in the world nice color.
It's an ok car its just 2018 and I would like a newer car that's great on gas. Buicks are good cars this on is just old. But other than that I really don't have that many complaints it's really not good to complain give positive energy u get positive in return.
accountCircle Chris D
Reasons to avoid a Buick lesabre that is close to 2005.
It has low gas mileage. There is almost always a time when I need to buy a part or have the vehicle serviced. It is the worst in winter if it snows it is hard to handle and wont go up hills very well the acceleration is also not very good it is slow driving.
accountCircle B D
BUYER BEWARE! This is not a good car to purchase. Spend your money elsewhere.
My vehicle has been nothing but problems since I first got it. I had to replace the transmission and there are many electrical issues. If I had the money, I would get another car. My car is not worth much money so the trade-in value is very low.
accountCircle Chris O
It always needs to be repaired. It has very poor gas mileage on it.
I don't like that I always need to make repairs on it. I don't like the low gas mileage on it. I don't like the slow acceleration on it.
accountCircle Thomas B
That it's not a bad car, even though I don't like GM cars.
I like that its gold in color. The seats are uncomfortable, but it has plenty of legroom tso you don't feel cramped.
accountCircle Tiffany D
Very reliable and good to drive.
Like the spacious interior. Like the smooth ride. Dislike how low it sits to the ground. Dislike the blind spots.
accountCircle Vincent P
It will need a starter soon. Could use some tires.
It's comfortable. The maintenance is high. Its old so it's expected to have some problems.

Buick LeSabre Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Custom
205 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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Limited
205 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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2005 Buick LeSabre Owner Reviews

4.07
135 Reviews
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5 stars 41%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 1%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Lydia F on March 29, 2021
My car has heat lines that defrost the back window.
I love my car. My grandfather passed it down to me, and he kept it in great condition so it runs pretty well. There is some problems getting it to start in extremely cold and extremely hot weather but after a few tries it starts. The only issue I had recently was the air conditioner wasn't running cold, but I just had a friend recharge the air conditioner.
accountCircle Joni R on March 27, 2021
Let's drive a supercar a Buick!
This is a very reliable car. This car will give you a smooth ride. We have spent very little money on repairs.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Rhumnusia W.

That this car is good for the money. Bought it in 2006 and it still runs like a charm. It gives good mileage and it is not bad to look at. It is seats 6 comfortably. The cons is that being it is a older model fixing it might be a problem.

likeFilled Doreen M.

It is a good heavy vehicle that lasts a long time if you keep up on the regular maintenance-oil changes etc. The ride is smooth with good quality tires, and I love to drive the vehicle. The only con I can think of is the gas mileage. I do not know the exact miles per gallon but I do know it uses a lot of gas, most likely due to the weight of the car.

likeFilled Sonya F.

It's spacious. Gets me to work and back. I like that it has leather seats because they're easy to wipe clean. The trunk is huge! Which is a big positive for me because I do a lot of hauling in my line of work, so that's very helpful.

likeFilled Leonard Z.

Incredibly durable. Still going strong after 260,000 miles. Reasonable upkeep. Pleasant ride. Handles well. Easy to observe other traffic at all angles. Comfortable seats, comfortably seats 5. Enjoy the security of anti-lock brakes in winter weather.

likeFilled Jonathan C.

Good gas mileage, low center of gravity for the snow, comfortable ride, easy to handle in many situations, lots of power for a 6 cylinder vehicle, good working engine, and plenty of torque great family vehicles.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Rhumnusia W.

I have not had anything gone wrong with my car in the years that I have had it, but parking it sometimes can be troublesome because of the size. Also with older models, replacing parts can be difficult.

dislikeFilled Doreen M.

The cons of the vehicle include the gas mileage per gallon. I know it uses a lot of gas, most likely due to the weight of the car but it is gives a very nice ride. Another thing is to watch out for rust. It has to be taken care of immediately before too much damage occurs. I live in a city that uses salt on the roads in winter and I feel it contributes to the rust problem.

dislikeFilled Sonya F.

The cons are the battery and alternator are under the back seat which makes it difficult to jump start when needed. It also has some transmission problems. I've been told are because of a filter that collects metals out of transmission fluid. Which is helpful to not put them back into the car, but are hurtful because of the filter becoming clogged and unable to let the fluid flow through.

dislikeFilled Leonard Z.

Not many really. It is obviously an older model and not the sharpest car in today's market however that has never been important to me. Would like to have some more up to date features but again this is pretty minor.

dislikeFilled Jonathan C.

It has over 200,000 miles, the headliner is falling down, the door is broken on the passenger side, window will not roll down in the back, ac is throwing hot air, right blinker needs to be replace, and the back reverse light is blown.

Ranks #7 Large Cars by Owners

The 2005 Buick LeSabre has an average owner rating of 4.04 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 11 other Large Cars.

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4.61
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4.55
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4.07

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Buick LeSabre has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Large Cars.

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31 MPG
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30 MPG
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29 MPG

Is The 2005 Buick LeSabre A Good Car?

Yes very dependable and has lasted a long time it gets great gas mileage and still has wonderful parts.
Jill C.
It has held up over a long time and has continually passed emissions test. The car has plenty of storage place and very easy to handle.
Tracy K.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Buick LeSabre?

Very reliable the air conditioner is acting up & the instrument cluster does not work but the car is driveable.
Jill C.
It has lasted a long time and gotten less reliable over the years. The car is very long which can make parallel parking in the city difficult.
James Q.

Is The 2005 Buick LeSabre A Good Value?

25000 & is worth the cost. It has lasted a long time and is still very comfortable. It is a vehicle I would buy again.
Jill C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Buick LeSabre transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2005 Buick LeSabre transmission fluid capacity is 13 quarts. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. You may experience shudders. Hard...

What's the 2005 buick lesabre oil type?

Answer: The standard 3.8-liter V6 engine in the 2005 Buick LeSabre takeS4.3 liters (4.54 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 motor oil. This synthetic blend is designed to reduce friction, prevent corrosion, and cool the engine in...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety